Mental health in the East Midlands
Secondary analysis of the national Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey
About this study
This study looks at the rate of mental health disorders in the East Midlands in comparison with the rest of England, using data from the 2007 Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey. It also identifies regional variations in mental health and wellbeing.
You can read the report here. Key findings from the report are that:
- The prevalence of depressive episodes is high among people in the East Midlands, higher than the rate for people living in the rest of the country.
- Men in the East Midlands had a higher rate of attempted suicide than men living elsewhere.
- Other types of mental health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, were not higher in the East Midlands.
- Obesity is major problem in the East Midlands, contributing to physical health conditions that are known to have an impact on mental health.
Potential policy impact
East Midlands NHS commissioned this study to find out more information about the mental health and wellbeing of people living in the region. Results from the study will be used to inform regional health services planning.
Methods
This report is based on secondary analysis of the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS) 2007. APMS is the key national data source for community rates of mental disorders, and their risk factors.
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